Visite des IVLP du Departement d'Etat volet-NGO et activisme au centre Jacobs San diego

1. PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO 585 SAN DIEGO, CA 50¢ Plus Tax www/facebook.com/ SDVoiceandViewpoint “People Without a Voice Cannot be Heard” @VoiceViewpoint Vol. 57 No. 35 | Thursday August 31, 2017 Serving San Diego County’s African & African American Communities 57 Years..Vol. 58 No. 38 | Thursday, September 20, 2018 Serving San Diego County’s African & African American Communities 58 Years : The Major Role The Catholic Church Played in Slavery In 2016, Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. offered a public apology after acknowledging that 188 years prior, Jesuit priests sold 272 slaves to save the school from financial ruin. “When the missionaries arrived, the Africans had the land and the missionaries had the Bible. They taught us how to pray with our eyes closed. When we opened them, they had the land and we had the Bible.” — Jomo Kenyatta, First President of Kenya, Africa Washington, D.C.- September 4, 2018 – The Catholic Church played a vital role in the trans-At- lantic slave trade, according to By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor See SLAVERY page 2 The universal church taught that slavery enjoyed the sanction of Scripture and natural law. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)    !   ’    See page 10  ‘ ’  See page 8    80   See page 8       BAPAC holds General Meeting Last Saturday, BAPAC held its monthly meeting with a line of presenters that included City Council Presi- dent Pro Tem Barbara Bry of District I, Laura Kohn Director of the Center for Local Income, Tonette Salter of the CA Perkins Join Special Populations Advisory Committee, Eric Morrison-Smith, Strate- gic Partnerships & Events Specialist, and Professor LaShae Collins, President of the Association of Afri- can American Educators. By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher Photography by Dr. John E. Warren See BAPAC page 9 Jacobs Center Welcomes African Delegation to San Diego On September 15, one of the largest international delegations the San Diego Di- plomacy Council will host all year came to town. Twenty-two nonprofit and civic leaders from across Africa – through the U.S. State Department’s Internation- al Visitor Leadership Program – visited “America’s Finest City” for its expertise in nonprofit leadership, community engagement and civic activism. The San Diego Diplomacy Council cre- ates professional, cultural and educational experiences that connect people and organizations, driving positive change in themselves, their community and the world. The Council planned the five-day San Diego tour, part of a four- city, three-week immersion program, be- cause of the city’s robust and nationally recognized nonprofit work. On September 18, the delegation visited the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Inno- vation, a nonprofit catalyst for revitaliza- tion in Southeastern San Diego, 10 min- utes east of downtown, that identifies and fosters partnerships and develops ameni- ties that create resilient communities. The group learned about the organization’s community engagement and work with corporate leaders, governmental and By Bennett Peji Vice President, Impact & Partnerships for Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation See DELEGATION page 9 African delegates at Joe & Vi Jacobs Center Photography Courtesy of Jacobs Center An eye-opening Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies report has revealed that Ameri- can public policy is more likely to elect a person of color to the U.S. House of Representatives than House members are to hire top staff of color. In a stunning news release issued on Tuesday, Sept. 11, the Joint Center noted that, of the 329 white members of the House, only 16 members have chiefs of staff of color – 10 Re- publicans and 6 Democrats. Further, the report revealed that more than one-quarter of House members represent diverse dis- tricts but have no top staff of color. No Latinos hold top posi- tions in the leadership offices or (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor See REPORT page 2 : Do African-American farmers support Kavanaugh for Supreme Court? “When we found out that President Trump was nominating Judge Kavanaugh, we thought it would be fitting, his politics notwithstanding, that we had some duty to show that this person upheld the rights of black farmers and their heirs,” Burrell said. Black farmers are throwing their full support behind Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Su- preme Court. Black farmers also believe Ka- vanaugh would be a disaster for black America — including black farmers. And if you’re confused after read- ing those two sentences, it’s be- cause where black farmers stand on Kavanaugh’s nomination de- pends on who you ask — and which organization of black farmers they represent. In mid-August, the Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association (BFAA) sent a glowing letter to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, encouraging them to approve Ka- vanaugh’s nomination — based on Kavanaugh’s favorable ruling in a BFAA matter in October 2017. “Kavanaugh rendered a decision in favor of Black farmers on the merits of the evidence… (He) was prepared, attentive and had com- mand of the facts,” said BFAA president Thomas Burrell, in a letter to Sen. Chuck Grassley on BFAA letterhead. “If confirmed, these are traits that Judge Brett Kavanaugh would bring to the bench as an Associate Justice.” By Lee Eric Smith Special to the NNPA Newswire See FARMERS page 2 Photography by ©Jenny Wallace / The American Prospect (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)  : People of Color Nearly Absent From Top U.S. House Staff “The House of Representatives cannot effectively create public policy that benefits all Americans if the people making policy decisions do not look like America,” — Spencer Overton, President of the Joint Center Black Talent Initiative. House Staff See REPORT page 2

2. black american political association of california (bapac) holds general meeting jacobs center welcomes african delegation to san diego www.sdvoice.info The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint • Thursday, sepTember 20, 2018 � Photography by Dr. John E. Warren Photography Courtesy of Jacobs Center There was discussion on the part of the presenters about the wonders of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Education, Arts, and Math) programs and how well so many students are doing. And while there was much talk about what is being done and the need for afterschool work programs like we had in the 70's according to Bry, the reality is that not every household is on the internet; the Workforce Partnership, in spite of its numbers and boasts of success, still does not provide a substitute for the City of San Di- ego having a real Youth Employment Policy. There was much talk in the form of a letter to BAPAC Members and Supporters call- ing for participation in the upcoming State- wide BAPAC Convention to be held here in San Diego October 19th through 21st at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel on Aero Drive here in San Diego. There was a promise of the opportunity to hear from local, state and nationally elected officials, veterans, youth leaders, and concerned citizens on issues "surrounding the educational, economic, healthcare and cultural inequities for most of California's communities," according to Dr. Willie Blair, BAPAC State President. The theme this year is: Rebuilding the Middle Class for all of the Residents of California. It is expected that BAPAC will be very busy between now and November 6th as the organization seeks to stimulate voter participation in what has been called a crucial midterm election. There was a discussion on the part of the presenters about the wonders of the STEAM (Science Technology Education Math) programs and how well so many students are doing. And while there was much talk about what is being done a few and the need for after-school work programs like we had in the 70's according to Bry, the reality is that not every household is on the internet; the Work- force Partnership in spite of its numbers and boast of success, still does not provide a substitute for the City of San Diego having a real Youth Employment Policy. Therewasmuchtalk in theformofaletter to BAPAC Members and Supporters were call- ing for participation in the upcoming State- wide BAPAC Convention to be held here in San Diego October 19th through 21st at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel on Aero Drive here in San Diego. There was a promise of the opportunity to hear from local, state and nationally elected officials, veterans, youth leaders, and concerned citizens on issues “surrounding the educational, economic, healthcare and cultural inequities for most California's community.” According to Dr. Willie Blaire, state president. The theme this year is “Rebuilding the Mid- dle Class for all of the Residents of California.” It is expected that BAPAC will be very busy between now and November 6 as the organization seeks to stimulate voter participation in what has been called a crucial midterm election. non-governmental organizations for economic development and a thriving community. Jacobs Center staff also learned about best practices and ideas from the delegation’s international nonprofit trailblaz- ers, including how they employ interns for real world experience. “It was an honor to meet these nonprofit and civic leaders from 19 African countries,” said President and CEO Reginald Jones. “It is only by working together, lo- cally, nationally and internationally that we can prosper and grow our communities, making them stronger and better.” Highlights included touring large-scale graffiti art and meeting artists at the new Arts Park @ Chollas Creek, where the delegation heard from Writerz Blok Co-founder Jose Venegas about how the program helps young graffiti artists channel their energies into beautiful works of art in blighted spaces and gives them a safe place to explore their cre- ativity. Ramatou Salifou, coordinator of the Niger Movement for the Cyber-Citizen, said, “What I saw this morning – street art, graffiti – is a second chance at life for marginal- ized people who practice this art." In addition, the African leaders met with representatives from Kitchens for Good for a tour and lunch by the students of its “Project Launch” program, which pre- pares unemployed individuals to thrive in careers in the food-service industry. They also spoke with senior staff of RISE San Diego, which advances urban leadership through civic engagement, nonprofit partnerships, and direct training and support for urban residents to effect meaningful community change. Both nonprofits are based out of the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center building. The delegates were from Algeria, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea, Madagascar, Mali, Mauri- tania, Morocco, Niger, Rwanda, Sierra Leon, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia and Zimbabwe. They lead causes in their countries in the areas of poverty, economic development and jobs, social affairs, women’s and children’s issues, community empowerment, human rights, environ- mental issues and cultural understanding – many also face similar challenges and opportunities as San Diego does, with diverse cultural backgrounds and economic levels. “The holistic nature of the Jacobs Center is truly unmatched. The delegation was im- pressed by Jacobs’ commitment to authentic community-centered development – done by and for the community,” said San Diego Diplomacy Council Program Director Na- talie Maroun. “It’s experiences like today that remind us of the importance of glob- al relationships, and highlight that we’re all facing similar challenges and opportunities, no matter what country we live in. When we share our respective knowledge and wis- dom, we create a more prosperous, peaceful and stable world.” While in San Diego, the group is also visit- ing the Center for Creative Leadership, In- dependent Voter Network, Coronado High School’s Citizen Diplomacy Club and Alli- ance San Diego. Many of the African leaders requested future communication with Jacobs Center to con- tinue to share best practices in the future. ©2018 San Diego Gas & Electric Company. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. High energy use could result in removal from the program. These programs are funded by California utility customers and administered by San Diego Gas & Electric under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. If you’re on a limited income, or you have financial challenges, we want to help. You may qualify for a monthly bill discount of 30% or even more. We can also help you become more energy efficient with free home upgrades. 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